QUICK QUIZ: HOW LONG IS AN AVERAGE DOC’S VISIT IN SA? AND EVEN MORE PRESSINGLY, HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Ponder for a minute… The answers are about 20 minutes max and cost R514 on average, per a 2022 Justmoney.co.za survey.
Bottom line is, you’re still likely to spend more time watching a K-Drama episode than you are talking with your doc.
Given the clock-racing nature of a standard check-up, physicians have gotten the process down to, well, a science. A rote and often one-size-fits-all checklist – think data like blood pressure, temperature, and weight – is used to both diagnose and devise a treatment plan. But can a handful of numbers really provide a full view of your health? Or should your next appointment also include a full chat about your life circumstances, like access to fitness or a budget for nutritious foods? Experts are pushing for a more holistic, inclusive approach like the latter in an effort to make everyone healthier. Sure, it’s not a simple switch, but the results? Worth it.
A NUMBERS GAME
This story is from the September - October 2022 edition of Women's Health South Africa.
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